Maa Siddhidatri : the Goddess of Supernatural Powers (9th day of Navaratri)

Maa Siddhidatri : the Goddess of Supernatural Powers

The ninth day of Navratri, dedicated to Maa Siddhidhatri. Siddhi means supernatural power or meditative ability, and Dhatri means giver or awarder. Maa Siddhidhatri is seen sitting on a lotus or riding a lion. It's believed that one side of Lord Shiva’s body is that of Maa Siddhidatri; therefore, he is also known by the name of Ardhanarishwara. According to Vedic scriptures, Lord Shiva attained all the siddhis by worshiping this Devi Maa Siddhidhatri. 

Maa Siddhidhatri has eight forms of Siddhis – Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima, Prapti, Prakamya, Ishitva and Vashitva. 

It is believed that the goddess offered these siddhis to Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva to help them carry out their duties. She additionally allowed them nine treasures and ten types of supernatural powers. 

In Hindu sacred texts, Maa Siddhidhatri is described as the goddess of accomplishment and salvation. In her four hands, she holds a conch shell (Shankh), a Chakra, a Gada, and a Padama(lotus flower). She is also considered to be a form of Goddess Saraswati. And  the ever victorious, Maa Siddhidhatri is also known as Goddess Laxmi, hence she is the symbol of wealth, happiness and success too.

Maa Siddhidhatri is particularly worshipped by those seeking spirituality and enlightenment. She blesses her devotees with wisdom and grants them spiritual knowledge. Water is offered to the feet of Maa Siddhidatri and her mantra is chanted. The goddess is bathed with cow milk, honey, ghee, sugar and panchamrit. Tilak is applied to her. After the Siddhidatri aarti, Kanjak pujan is performed by inviting nine young girls who are served a meal of poori, kala chana and halwa.

Siddhidhatri — Third Eye Chakra (Ajna): grants spiritual knowledge and wisdom, which is closely linked to the third eye chakra. Activating this chakra enhances one’s intuitive abilities and insight into profound spiritual truths.

Shubho Saradiya.